Fish It Elemental Expansion: Hydra’s Throne Room & 15 New Fish
The Elemental Expansion for Fish It adds a new explorable area called Hydra’s Throne Room and introduces 15 new fish species to catch. This update also brings new elemental-themed rods, bait, and a boss-like fishing challenge tied to the Hydra. Below is a full breakdown of the patch notes, what the new zone offers, and how to make the most of the new content.
What the Elemental Expansion Patch Notes Say
The official patch notes (version 2.4.0) describe the Elemental Expansion as a content update focused on the “ancient elemental forces” that now stir beneath the game’s waters. The headline features are:
- Hydra’s Throne Room – a new late-game fishing location accessible after reaching level 40 and completing the “Elder’s Riddle” quest chain.
- 15 new fish – each tied to one of five elements: fire, water, earth, air, and a rare “void” type.
- Elemental Rods – five new rods (one per element) that boost catch rates for their matching fish.
- Hydra Boss Fight – a special encounter where you must land a series of elemental fish to weaken the Hydra before catching it.
The patch also includes quality-of-life improvements like a new fish journal filter and a “bait presets” system.
Hydra’s Throne Room: Location and Access
Hydra’s Throne Room is a subterranean cavern located beneath the Volcanic Caldera, which was previously a dead-end area. To unlock it, you must:
- Reach player level 40.
- Complete the quest chain “Elder’s Riddle” (starts from the NPC Elder Nimbus in the Misty Marsh).
- Collect three elemental shards (Fire, Water, Earth) from rare fish in the Caldera, the Abyssal Trench, and the Crystal Lake.
- Use the shards on the sealed door in the Caldera’s northern wall.
Once inside, the Throne Room is a compact but dense area with three fishing spots: the Ember Pool, the Tidal Basin, and the Void Chasm. Each spot has its own fish table and requires a specific bait type.
The 15 New Fish and Their Elements
The 15 new fish are split into five elemental groups, with three fish per element. Here is the full list with their in-game rarity (common, rare, epic):
- Fire: Emberfin Tetra (common), Magma Carp (rare), Inferno Eel (epic)
- Water: Torrent Bass (common), Abyssal Pike (rare), Tidal Serpent (epic)
- Earth: Stoneback Perch (common), Terra Grouper (rare), Quake Catfish (epic)
- Air: Zephyr Minnow (common), Storm Trout (rare), Cyclone Ray (epic)
- Void: Void Guppy (common), Darkfin Snapper (rare), Hydra’s Spawn (epic – only catchable during the boss fight)
Each fish has a unique silhouette and color palette. The epic fish have a special “elemental aura” visual effect when caught.
Elemental Rods and Bait Mechanics
The patch adds five new rods, one per element, that can be crafted at the Forge using materials dropped by elemental fish. Each rod gives a +15% catch rate boost for its matching element and a +5% boost for the neutral fish.
New baits are also introduced:
- Fire Worm – boosts fire fish spawn rate.
- Water Nymph – boosts water fish.
- Earth Grub – boosts earth fish.
- Air Moth – boosts air fish.
- Void Lure – required to catch any void fish (including the Hydra).
Bait is consumable and lasts for 10 casts. You can buy them from the new traveling merchant, Elementalist Kael, who appears at random docks after the update.
How to Catch the Hydra (Boss Fight)
The Hydra is not a regular fish – it’s a timed boss encounter. When you fish in the Void Chasm with a Void Lure, there is a 5% chance to trigger the fight. The fight works in three phases:
- Phase 1 – Elemental Shield: The Hydra has a shield that must be broken by catching three elemental fish (any element) in a row. Each catch reduces the shield by one layer.
- Phase 2 – Head Regeneration: After the shield breaks, you must catch the Hydra’s Spawn (a void epic) within 30 seconds. If you fail, the shield regenerates.
- Phase 3 – The Catch: Once the spawn is caught, the Hydra becomes catchable. It has a high escape chance, so use the best rod you have.
If you catch the Hydra, you get the “Hydra Slayer” title and a unique trophy for your house.
Tips for Maximizing Your New Fish Collection
To complete the new fish journal entries efficiently, consider these strategies:
- Use the matching elemental rod and bait for the fish you’re targeting – the bonus stacks.
- Fish during the correct in-game time: fire fish appear more often during the day, void fish only at night.
- Upgrade your line strength – the epic fish have high strength stats and can break cheap lines.
- Save Void Lures for the boss fight – they are expensive (500 coins each) and rare.
- If you’re stuck on the Elder’s Riddle, check the journal for hints – the shards are always from rare fish in the listed zones.
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
One common mistake is assuming the Hydra’s Throne Room is a single fishing spot – it’s actually three distinct spots, and each has different fish. Another is using the wrong bait: the Void Lure is required for any void fish, but using it in the Ember Pool will not attract fire fish.
Some players believe the Hydra can be caught without the boss fight – that is false. The Hydra only spawns during the encounter. Also, the “Hydra’s Spawn” fish is not a separate species in your journal; it counts as the void epic fish, so you only need to catch it once for the collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock Hydra’s Throne Room?
Reach level 40, complete the Elder’s Riddle quest, collect the three elemental shards from rare fish in the specified zones, and use them on the sealed door in the Volcanic Caldera.
What are the 15 new fish in the Elemental Expansion?
They are split into five elements: fire (Emberfin Tetra, Magma Carp, Inferno Eel), water (Torrent Bass, Abyssal Pike, Tidal Serpent), earth (Stoneback Perch, Terra Grouper, Quake Catfish), air (Zephyr Minnow, Storm Trout, Cyclone Ray), and void (Void Guppy, Darkfin Snapper, Hydra’s Spawn).
Is the Hydra catchable outside the boss fight?
No. The Hydra only appears during the timed boss encounter in the Void Chasm. You must trigger the fight by using a Void Lure and then complete the three-phase sequence.
What is the best rod for the Hydra?
Use the Void Rod (crafted from void fish materials) because it gives a +15% catch rate for void fish, which includes the Hydra. Pair it with a Void Lure for the best chance.
Can I catch the new fish with the old rods?
Yes, but the catch rate is lower. The elemental rods give a significant bonus, so they are recommended for efficient farming, especially for the epic fish.
Do the new fish sell for more coins?
Yes, the epic elemental fish sell for 2-3 times more than the previous highest-value fish. The Hydra itself sells for 10,000 coins, making it the most valuable catch in the game.
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